Rapa Nui genomes
Rapa Nui genomes Rapa Nui genomes restore the real history of an old, troubled people. Rapa Nui genomes reveal the genetic history and population dynamics of Easter Island’s inhabitants. They help correct myths about ecological collapse, show real historical population changes, and provide insights into ancestry and external impacts on the island’s history. What Are Rapa Nui? The Rapa Nui, also known as the people of Easter Island, are Polynesians native to this remote island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. Famous for their monumental stone statues called moai, they developed a complex society and culture. The Rapa Nui’s history includes…